The Sixteen Names of Lord Jagannath

Om! One should think of Vishnu while taking medicine, and Janardana during a meal.
Padmanabha while going to sleep, and Prajapati during marriage.

The God Chakradhara in battle, and Trivikrama while traveling abroad.
Narayana when leaving the body (at death), and Shridhara in the company of a beloved.

Remember Govinda during a bad dream, and Madhusudana in times of crisis.
Narasimha in the forest, and Jalashayina amidst fire.

Varaha in the midst of water, and Raghunandana on a mountain.
Vamana while departing, and indeed Madhava in all activities.

Whoever recites these sixteen names upon waking up in the morning,
Will be freed from all sins and will be glorified in the abode of Vishnu (Vishnuloka).

।। Thus ends the Shri Vishnu Shodashanama Stotram (Hymn of the Sixteen Names of Lord Vishnu) ।।

“For every moment of life, there is a name of the Lord to guide and protect you. The Vishnu Shodashanama Stotram offers a divine name of Mahaprabhu for every situation—from daily activities to life’s greatest challenges. Reciting these names fills your day with divine grace. Deepen this sacred practice with our collection at JustKalinga. Explore beautiful wall art of the Stotram, sacred puja items, and Pattachitra to keep these powerful names of Jagannath close to you, always.”


At different times, Lord Jagannath is remembered by different names:

  1. While taking medicine: – Vishnu

  2. While eating: – Janardana

  3. While sleeping: – Padmanabha

  4. During marriage: – Prajapati

  5. In battle: – Chakradhara

  6. While traveling (abroad): – Trivikrama

  7. At the time of death: – Narayana

  8. During union (with a loved one): – Shridhara

  9. During a bad dream: – Govinda

  10. In times of crisis: – Madhusudana

  11. In the forest: – Narasimha

  12. In fire: – Jalashayina (The one who rests on water)

  13. Amidst water: – Varaha

  14. On a mountain: – Raghunandana (Lord Rama)

  15. While departing/traveling: – Vamana

  16. At all times: – Madhava

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